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JOHN S. DAVIS, OF ROOKPORT, OHIO,

REAPING AND BINDING MACHINE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 557,193, dated March 31, 1896.

A li ation fil d December 1'7, 1894. Serial No. 532,099. (No model.)

To aZZ whom it may concern.-

Be it known that 1, JOHN S. DAVIS, a citizen of the United States, residing at Rockport, in the county of Ouyahoga and State of Ohio, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Reaping and Binding Machines, of which the following is a specification.

My invention more especially relates to grain-bindin g harvesters of the class known as low-down or platform binders, in which the binding-receptacle is substantially level with the grain-platform.

The object of my invention is to improve the construction and increase the efficiency of the machine, which end I attain by certain novel combinations, constructions, and organizations of instrumentalities hereinafter set forth, and specifically designated in the claims at the end of this specification.

My improvements are specially applicable to low-down binders of the type shown in United States Letters Patent No. 417 ,473, granted to me December 17, 1889.

The accompanying drawings show so much of a grain-binding harvester embodying all of my present improvements as is necessary to illustrate the subject-matter herein claimed. Some of these improvements may, however, be used without the others and in machines differing somewhat in their details of construction from those herein shown.

Figure 1, Sheet 1, is a plan view showing the main or gearing frame, the binder-frame, and part of the platform-frame, with many of the parts omitted and others partly broken away. Fig. 2, Sheet 2, is an elevation of the gearing or stubble side of the machine, partly in section,on the line 2 2 of Fig. 1, showing substantially the same parts as that figure. Fig. 3, Sheet 3, is a plan view of the platformframe and some of its appurtenances, the main or gearing frame and binder-frame being removed. Fig. 3%, Sheet 3, is a vertical section through the platform-decking parallel with the finger-beam. Fig. 4, Sheet 4, is a plan view of the bindenframe detached from the platform-frame with the binding gearing and mechanism removed. Fig. 5, Sheet 4, is an elevation of the parts shown in Fig. 4 as seen from the gearing side of the machine.

Fig. 6, Sheet 4, is a view of the parts shown in Figs. 4 and 5 as seen from the rear, as indicated by the arrow (3. Fig. 7, Sheet 4, is a vertical cross-section on the line 7 7 of Figs. 4 and 5, looking forward. Fig. 8, Sheet 5, is a plan view of the gearing or stubble side of the platform-frame and its appurtenances with the binding mechanism mounted thereon. Fig. 9, Sheet 6, is an elevation of the gearing or stubble side of the parts shown thereinthe binder mechanism. Fig. 10, Sheet 7, is a vertical section on the line 10 10 of Figs. 8 and 9, looking forward. Fig. 11, Sheet 8, is an elevation of the binding mechanism as seen from the stubble side, detached, and with the bundle discharger or ejector and other parts removed. Fig. 12, Sheet 9, is a plan view of the platform-frame and some of its appurtenances with the binding mechanism mounted thereon in horizontal section on the line 12 12 of Fig. 9, the retainer and ejector-shaft being removed. Fig. 13, Sheet 10, is a vertical transverse section through the binder-frame on the line 13 13 of Fig. 12, looking forward, with the gearing and other parts removed, but showing the decking and the manner in which the front end of the knotter-box and its bracket are secured to the binder-frame. Fig. 14, Sheet 10, is a vertical transverse section through the platform and binder-frames on the line 14 14 of Fig. 12, looking forward, with all of the parts in advance of the line 13 13 of said figure removed. Fig. 15, Sheet 11, is a rear elevation, partly in section, like Fig. 10, with parts removed. Fig. 16, Sheet 11, is a view like Fig. 15, but with the parts in different positions. Fig. 17 Sheet 10, is a view like Figs. 15 and 16, showing additional parts and different positions of the binding ward the entrance or platform side of the binder, showing mechanism additional to that illustrated in the preceding figure. Fig. 22, Sheet 13, is a side view of the trip-lever and a portion of its latching devices detached. Fig. 23, Sheet 14, is a front face view of the forward bearing of the binder-gearing shaft as seen in Fig. 20. Fig. 24, Sheet 14, is a view of the opposite side of the same as seen in Fig. 7. Fig. 25, Sheet 14, is a top view of the same. Fig. 26, Sheet 14, is a rear face View of the rear bearing of the binder-shaft as seen in Fig. 6. Fig. 27, Sheet 14, is a front face view of the same. Fig. 28, Sheet 14, is a top view thereof; and Fig. 29, Sheet 14, is an end view of the same. Fig. 30, Sheet 12, is arear face view of the binder cam and gear actuating the cut-off, compressor, needle-arm, and knotter-pinion, showing the sector-gear about to engage said pinion. Fig. 31, Sheet 12, is a similar view of the same, but showing the pinion as released from the sector-gear, but controlled by the cam. Fig. 32, Sheet 12, is a side view of the knotter-pinion detached. Fig. 33, Sheet 15, is a front face View of the binder cam and gear wheel, showing the opposite side to that shown in Figs. 30 and 31, and also showing the cut-off, compressor, needle-arm, and their connecting mechanism in their normal position-that is,that assumed when the binder-arm is liftedand illustrating the manner in which the above-mentioned parts are actuated by the cam. Fig. 34, Sheet 15, is a view in elevation, partly in section, of the front portion of the binder mechanism, looking forward, being a view of the op posite side of the mechanism shown in Fig. 33. Fig. 35, Sheet 14, is a side View of the front knottenbox bracket seen in Fig. 13; and Fig. 36, Sheet 14, is a view of its front edge, as shown by the arrow 36, Fig. 35. Fig. 37, Sheet 14, is a side view of the knotterbox rear supporting-bracket seen in Fig. 14. Fig. 38, Sheet 14, is an edge View of the same, looking inward, as shown by the arrow 38, Fig. 37. Fig. 39, Sheet 16, is a view in elevation of the rear portion of the platformframe and appurtenances, looking forward. Fig. 40, Sheet 16, is a plan view of the rear inner or stubble corner of the platform-frame and connecting-bracket; and Fig. 41, Sheet 16, is a view in elevation of the rear of the same, looking forward. Fig. 42, Sheet 16, is a top view of the caster-wheel yoke detached. Fig. 43, Sheet 16, is a bottom View of the tubular bracket, in which the caster-wheel yoke is jonrnaled. Fig. 44, Sheet 16, is a rear elevation of said yoke and bracket with their shoulders slightly apart to show the construction by which the yoke is yieldingly held in its normal trailing position. Fig. 45, Sheet 14,

is a rear elevation, partly in section, of the rear binder-frame standard, showing how the front end of the binder-frame is traversed and guided on the track-rails of the binder-frame. Fig. 46, Sheet 16, is a detached view, partly in elevation and partly in section, on the line 46 46 of Fig. 12, looking toward the divider side of the machine and showing the link connection for adjusting or sliding the binderframe on the platform-frame; and Fig. 47, Sheet 16, is a view of the same parts, partly in plan and partly in section, on the line 47 47 of Fig. 46, looking downward, as indicated by the arrow in the last-named figure. Figs. 48 and 49, Sheet 16, are respectively face and edge views of a journal-bearing and pivotbracket cast in one piece and secured upon the binder-frame. The link or pitman which moves the binder-frame backward and for ward upon the platform-frame is pivoted to this bracket. Figs. 50, 51, and 52, Sheet 2, show the details of the mechanism mounted upon the main frame by which the binderframe is adjusted backward and forward upon the platform-frame, Fig. 50 being a side elevation, Fig. 51 a similar view of the rocking-lever socket detached, and Fig. 52 an edge or front view of the same. Fig. 53, Sheet 2, is a plan view of the parts shown in Fig. 50 with the lever-socket removed. Fig. 54, Sheet 2, is a view partly in elevation and partly in section on the line 54 54 of Figs. 50 and 53. Fig. 55, Sheet 1, is a side view of the platformframe, tilting lever, and its locking devices detached, as seen from the grain side of the machine. Fig. 56, Sheet 17, is an elevation, and Fig. 57, Sheet 17 a top view, of one of the packers detached. Fig. 58, Sheet 17 is a face view, and Fig. 59, Sheet 17, an edge or top view, of one of the eccentric disks of the packer, showing its antifriction-rollers. Fig. 60, Sheet 17, is a face View, and Fig. 61, Sheet 17, an edge view, of the opposite eccentric disk. Fig. 62, Sheet 17, is a view showing both disks and their antifriction-rollers in position on their driving-shaft. Fig. 63, Sheet 17 is a top view of a complete packer in place. Fig. 64, Sheet 17, is a side View of one of the packers and its link connections with the main frame. Fig. 65, Sheet 17, is an elevation of the packer with one of the disks removed. Fig. 66, Sheet 17, is a face view of one of the eccentric rollers detached; and Fig. 67, Sheet 17 a vertical central transverse section on the line 67 67 of Fig. 66.

Figs. 1 and 2 are 011 a smaller scale than the other figures. Figs. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 39, and 45 are on a scale about one-third larger than Figs. 1 and 2 and the remaining figures on a scale about twice as large as that of Figs. 1 and 2.

I will describe in turn the mechanism, its actuating-gearing, and the operation of the machine.

Unless otherwise indicated the parts are of usual approved construction.

Figs. 1 and 2 show a main gearing or drive wheel frame, consisting of flat metal bars secured together edgewise or vertically. The driving-wheel is inclosed at its sides and in front by a U-shaped frame A the branches 5 72 of which project back of the wheel. The driving-wheel is fast on and turns with its axle A j ournaled in the upper ends of brackets or standards A A A secured upon and projecting above the frame. The main frame may consequently be made to rock upon the axle when desired. The main axle A? projects on the divider side'of the machine, its projecting end being mounted in the bracket A above mentioned. The branch 12 of the main frame extends forward from a point near the line of the finger-beam and is bent around and overlaps the front end of the frame A extending beyond it to the stubble side of the machine, and is bent backward, forming another branch I). A cross-piece I connects the rear end of the branch 19 with the branch 12 in front of the main axle. The rear ends of the branches b b and b are all flexibly connected with the platform-frame and in a line parallel with, but slightly in advance of the finger-beam, by pins a a", passing through brackets a and b and a socket or recess r on the stubble side of the reelpost stand H secured to the platform-frame and inner end of the finger-beam. A stud upon the pivot on the rear end of the branch b turns freely in the recess r. A cross-brace g connects the stand H with the bracket 27*, in which the branch 19 is pivoted. I thus secure a strong, light, andwell-braced frame.

The tongue A and its diagonal brace 11 are hinged to the front of the main frame by a bolt a passing through the tongue, brace, and brackets, thus permitting the tongue to rock freely vertically on the frame.

A clamping-bolt c secures the drivers footboard B and seat-spring c to the tongue. The drivers seat A is secured upon the upper end of this seat-sprin g, above the drivingwheel and axle.

The platform-frame is shown as consisting mainly of a long angle-iron finger-beam A extending entirely across the front of the platform, with the guard-fingers secured to the vertical flange of said beam. The fingerbeam is connected with a back rail 13 by'a longitudinal bar Z on the divider side of the platform and by a similar longitudinal bar Gr near the delivery end of the platform. This bar G projects in front of the finger-beam near the grain side of the driving-wheel and serves as a support for one of the pivots of the main frame, as well as a point of attachment for a tilting lever O, hereinafter described. The rear end of the bar G is secured to a clip or lug b projecting beneath the illner edge of the bracket B. At their points of intersection the bar G and finger-beam A are firmly secured together by an angular clip Z1 (See Fig. 9.)

The bottom boards 0 are suitably secured to the finger-beam and back rail.

The flanged bracket B, Figs. 40 and 41, is

' provided with a lug b abutting against the are secured at their inner or stubble ends to a frame composed of a metalbar, bent into a U shape, with its open end in front. The rear of this U -shaped frame is firmly clamped to the back rail B and bracket B by rivets or bolts C4 The side barsD of this U -shaped frame constitute track-rails on which the binder-carriage slides. These bars are arranged parallel with each other on the stubble side of the machine and project in advance of the finger-beam, to which they are firmly secured by brackets a a, the bracket a also serving as the pivot of the branch b of the main frame.

An inclined brace 13, secured at its inner lower end to a lug a on the bracket B and near its other end to a corresponding lug a on said bracket, projects slightly beyond the stubble side of the machine and serves as a support or point of attachment for the rear end of the stationary portion of the inclined deck or platform N (See Figs. 1, 2, 8, and 39.) By the construction thus described the inner rear corner of the grain-platform is firmly braced.

The divider side of the machine is supported on a grain-wheel Z carried by an arm Z pivoted to the finger-beam so as to bring the axis of the grain-wheel near the center of the platform and permit the wheel freely to swing horizontally around its pivot to aid in turning the machine.

A tubular bracket E, provided with suitable flanges, is firmly bolted to the outer rear corner of the platform-frame by bolts a. (See Figs. 2, 39, 40, and 4:1.)

A caster-wheel B is mounted in the arms r r of a yoke F, provided with a journal 0* turning in the tubular bracket or socket E, above mentioned, to support the rear corner of the stubble side of the platform.

.From the foregoing description it will be seen that the machine rests upon three wheels, the driving-wheel in front of the cutting apparatus and the grain-wheel and caster-wheel in rear thereof.

A practical difficulty is 'encountered'in all harvesting-machines when cutting on hillsides, especially those of the rear-cut type like mine-that is, those having the cutters in rear of the driving-wheel and the casterwheel in rear of the grain-platform-owing to the tendency of the grain end of the platform to drag or fall back and of the caster-wheel consequently to cant or swing around slightly and thus cause the machine to run obliquely downhill. This difficulty I obviate by making the stubble-side caster-wheel B temporarily serve as a rudder to counteract this tendency and keep the machine in the direct line of travel. To do this 1 form upward projections i 2' with sloping ends and of unequal length, on the shoulders of the yoke F, and corresponding recesses i 2' onthe bottom of the tubular bracket E, so that when the caster-wheel B is trailing in correct alinement directly in the rear these projections and re 

